§ 10-205. Obstruction, etc., of entry to or exit from funeral, burial, memorial service, or funeral procession.

   (a) Scope. --

   (1) This subsection does not apply to a person who conducts a funeral, burial, memorial service, or funeral procession.

   (2) A person may not knowingly obstruct, hinder, impede, or block another person's entry to or exit from a funeral, burial, memorial service, or funeral procession.

(b) Prohibited speech. -- A person may not address speech to a person attending a funeral, burial, memorial service, or funeral procession that is likely to incite or produce an imminent breach of the peace.

(c) Prohibited picketing. -- A person may not engage in picketing activity within 500 feet of a funeral, burial, memorial service, or funeral procession that is targeted at one or more persons attending the funeral, burial, memorial service, or funeral procession.

(d) Penalty. -- A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 90 days or a fine not exceeding $ 1,000 or both.

HISTORY: 2006, ch. 357; 2011, ch. 570.